How much does a maintenance worker make in New Jersey?
$57,920a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in New Jersey. That is $27.85 an hour or $4,827 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.85
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $57,920Highest 10%: $72,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| Median | $57,920 | $27.85 | |
| 75th | $60,820 | $29.24 | |
| 90th | $72,480 | $34.85 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $68,990 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,770 |
| Allentown, PA | $62,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance workers.
| 31. Ohio | $59,280 |
| 32. Texas | $59,280 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $58,970 |
| 34. New Jersey | $57,920 |
| 35. Georgia | $57,730 |
| 36. Oregon | $57,440 |
| 37. Idaho | $56,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $27.85 ($57,920 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $57,920 against $60,850 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for maintenance worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 34 of 46 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays maintenance workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $68,990 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.